North Henderson makes 'Best High Schools' list

Published: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 4:44 p.m.

Last Modified: Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 4:44 p.m.

North Henderson High in Hendersonville has been included in “America's Best High Schools 2013,” a study by Newsweek and The Daily Beast that ranks the best 2,000 high schools in the U.S.

To determine the top schools, authors of the report “stayed true to factors that have been proven to be the best indicators of college readiness,” focusing on graduation rates, participation in college-level classes via Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate programs, and acceptance into two- or four-year college programs.

North Henderson was ranked No. 1,637 based on factors such as its 92 percent graduation rate, a college-bound rate of 85 percent, 1484 average SAT score, 21 average ACT score and 2.8 average AP score.

Five thousand schools were invited to participate in the survey, and nearly 2,500 responded.

A.C. Reynolds High in Asheville also made the rankings at No. 1,490. For more on the report, visit www.thedailybeast.com/.

<p>North Henderson High in Hendersonville has been included in “America's Best High Schools 2013,” a study by Newsweek and The Daily Beast that ranks the best 2,000 high schools in the U.S. </p><p>To determine the top schools, authors of the report “stayed true to factors that have been proven to be the best indicators of college readiness,” focusing on graduation rates, participation in college-level classes via Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate programs, and acceptance into two- or four-year college programs.</p><p>North Henderson was ranked No. 1,637 based on factors such as its 92 percent graduation rate, a college-bound rate of 85 percent, 1484 average SAT score, 21 average ACT score and 2.8 average AP score.</p><p>Five thousand schools were invited to participate in the survey, and nearly 2,500 responded. </p><p>A.C. Reynolds High in Asheville also made the rankings at No. 1,490. For more on the report, visit www.thedailybeast.com/.</p>